Of Mice & Men
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Movie Reviews of Of Mice & Men
Movie Review: Of Mice and Men
Summary: 5 Stars
Of mice and men
The story of George and Lennie is probably John Steinbeck at his best. Everybody is surprised about the way George, a clever guy, and Lennie, a simple - minded but unbelievably strong man, take care of each other.
George always tries to keep his friend out of trouble, but sometimes Lennie makes a mistake and needs help from him. The movie by Horton Foote and Gary Sinise, who also plays George, is great. John Malkovich does himself proud in the role of Lennie. He seems to be innocent but also stupid and it's not surprising that he gets into trouble. This great story was made into an excellent film with beautiful settings and great actors. Unfortunately, some parts of the book are missing and Curley's wife isn't as attractive as everyone who read the book would expect. Although it is worth to watch the movie.
Movie Review: Good adaptation
Summary: 5 Stars
Remake of the classic Steinbeck short novel and 1939 screen gem, which starred Burgess Meredith and Lon Chaney, Jr. Here John Malkovich plays Lenny, and he is excellent as the dim-witted giant who only "wants to take care of the rabbits." Gary Sinise is George, Lenny's friend and "caretaker," and I like him better than Meredith in the same role back in '39. The movie is a faithful adaptation, with a few minor changes: the black man Crooks, for example, doesn't get involved in George and Lenny's scheme about getting a ranch and "living off the fat of the land" as in the book. Also whereas the shooting of Lenny after he's accidentally killed Curley's wife is long and drawn out in the '39 movie, here it's relatively quick - though a short flashback tag is added for no particular reason. It's a good production all around, certainly worth a watch.
Movie Review: Of Mice and Men DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie was very close to the book. I used it after reading the book; it lends itself to many lessons including compare and contrast. My son had an assignment for school to read the book. After we read the book I discussed the book and movie with my high school son and the details the author gave that might have been overlooked in the movie. My son was disappointed that some of the scenes from the book were omitted in the movie. We felt these missing scenes were important to the full story. The dialect and time period were better to understand after seeing the movie. I would recommend the DVD as an extension activity after reading the book. If one didn't read the book prior to watching the movie, then this person would fall short of the author's complete message.Movie Review: Great movie.
Summary: 5 Stars
Gary Sinise has done it again. One of the best movies in the world. Best friends Lennie (Malkovich) and George (Sinise) are looking for work. They go to a ranch to work so they can go to their dream which is have 10 acres and have rabbits and stuff like that. Lennie really wants to tend the rabbits. He loves soft and furry things. Lennie gets George in trouble all the time. They go to work and everything works out find until the mentally retarted Lennie kills a girl, by breaking her neck. Now he has gone to far. You can't kill a girl and get away with it. So it forces George to make a decision of his own. Based on the book "Of Mice and Men" by John Stienback.
Rated: PG-13 For Language and Violence
Running Time: 110 Minutes
Movie Review: Nicely done adaptation with good direction
Summary: 5 Stars
Gary Sinise and John Malkovich were good choices for the roles of George and Lenny in this adaptation. I'd never realized Malkovich was such a big guy...or perhaps Sinise is shorter than I thought. Anyway...the California setting and production design are nicely realized, and the performances from the other cast members, especially Casey S., operating in full jerk mode, are equally strong. You can't help feeling for Lenny, who does not know his own strength or when to keep his mouth shut; or for George, who is stuck looking after the big lug but does not want to abandon him or see him sent into an institution. George's final solution to the quagmire is heartbreaking, yet totally understandable.